Best Terrible Book Club Podcasts (2025)

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Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff by Sean Penn Patron’s Choice - Episode 223 1:13:46

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Paris must conquer her fear and loathing to survive this gonzo, idiocratic adventure from the mind of Sean Penn (yes, the actor). Our Patron George submitted this as his Patron's request this season saying, “I've been listening to you guys for a long time and this is the first time I've ever found anything that you folks might be interested [in]. I…

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The Dust Cloud by E.F. Benson (1906) with Terrible Book Club 54:56

28d ago54:56

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Do you like antique and vintage cars? We can almost guarantee your affection for the automobile does not surpass—nay, does not nearly equal—the lust held by the notorious Edwardian author E.F. Benson. Thrill at this tale of haunted honking! Marvel at the myriad motors! Shrink with horror from a story somehow more sensual than anything tackled by Ca…

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Dog Days: Chapter 1 - Like Summer’s Vapours 37:15

24m ago37:15

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As long heralded, and under the influence of the Canis Dog Star, we warmly present the first installment of our Bonus Series project for August 2025! Set in 1589, Dog Days follows young English playwright, poet, spy and bounder Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe who, when we meet him, is fast asleep and drenched with sweat in his newly-acquired rooms in Nor…

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August Update: IT'S HOT DOG SUMMER!!! 1:17:21

25m ago1:17:21

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Well hello, hey, and hi there - we're currently at Black Shuck Festival in Suffolk doing a whole bunch of Three Ravens-related stuff, but, as it has been over a month since the end of Series 6, we thought that today, on Lammas Day, we might release this little update episode about what's been going on with us. To sweeten the deal, we have included …

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Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:04:22

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Can you find your way out of the maize? The corn maze has become an enduring attraction of the American autumnal experience, seen at touristy family farms next to pumpkin patches and haunted houses. But what are the historical roots of this iconic living puzzle? Sarah guides the eternally-lost Chelsey Weber-Smith through the twists and turns of the…

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'Snow White and Rose Red' and 'Toads and Diamonds' 21:08

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For the final Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have another double bill for you! We begin with Snow White and Rose Red. And if you thought the recent Disney adaptation missed the mark compared to the original, you need to check out the original and imagine how different and brilliant a film they could have made. Then it's …

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Tupperware 29:54

22h ago29:54

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Tupperware? Tupper here! Midcentury designs and vintage plastics make it possible.By Antiques Freaks

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iMirror: ATYD Chapters 70-72 1:09:07

2d ago1:09:07

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Guess who’s back?! The one and only Kev Wil has triumphantly returned to the mic just in time to cover the next three chapters of ‘All the Young Dudes’, and what timing! Join us as we explore the softer side of Remus and his summer romances, dish out a whole bunch of points for a supersized Foxie House Cup, and give you the tl;dr of where Kev has b…

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Providence by Max Barry 1:13:08

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The Drunk Guys pilot a beer-class starship this week when they read Providence by Max Barry. They boldly drink: Go Beyond by Finback Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Post Office by Charles Bukowski The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify…

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Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] 👨‍💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary 1:54:15

3d ago1:54:15

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This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children. It includes loads of vocabulary and will give you the chance not only …

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Hansel and Gretel 19:24

3d ago19:24

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Come inside, children! Today, to start a new week with a bang, we present an all-time Hall of Fame fairytale: Hansel and Gretel. If you listened to Little Thumb last week, note how this time it's the father who is sympathetic instead of the mother; also, while 'Little Thumb' encountered a masculine flesh-eating other, this week it's a feminine one.…

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The Forty Thieves 22:02

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And for our final Lang Fairy Tale of the week, we warmly recommend The Forty Thieves. It's a story that starts with two brothers, then becomes a spiral of theft, depression, chalk drawings, and cold blooded murder. Say what you like about Ali Baba, but Morgiana is the real hero here! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal co…

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Little Thumb 22:49

7d ago22:49

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People know him by many names, but, according to Nora Lang, he was called Little Thumb - and he was a clever chap! Settle in for a legend of terrible parents (though a more sympathetic mother) along with an Ogre, his wife, and his daughters, and the anticipated consumption of human flesh... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these sem…

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Coin Forgery and Medieval Surgery for Fun and Profit 31:30

8d ago31:30

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So it’s 1403 CE and the future King Henry V of England has just taken an arrow to the face at the Battle of Shrewsbury. Can John Bradmore fix it? Tune in for a story plucked straight outta Shakespeare. (Content Warning for glib discussion of historical child endangerment, medical gore, and medieval attempts at self-harm.)…

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The FFH/Retold Collab Episode! 1:59:51

9d ago1:59:51

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We're so excited to share with you all this week our collaboration with a fellow Potter podcast- Retold: A Harry Potter Podcast! In this episode of Retold, we were thrilled to join the show's host Barry and discuss the final two chapters of Chamber of Secrets- and we hope you have as wonderful of a time as we did. We'll be back to regular programmi…

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 1:27:58

9d ago1:27:58

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The Drunk Guys are raven about beer this week when they read Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. They would fight Napoleon with: Buddy System by Finback and Unfair Games by Van Ewing Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Providence by Max Barry. The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can…

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Funny English Errors, Corrected ✍️ [945] 59:01

10d ago59:01

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Sometimes it is fine to laugh at the mistakes that we make in English (I do it in French) and so in this episode let's look at some English errors that are unintentionally hilarious. I will correct the errors, explain what is funny, and there is a lot of vocabulary to learn in the process. PDF available with vocabulary list and memory questions. 📄 …

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The Master Cat; or 'Puss in Boots' and The History of Whittington 28:22

10d ago28:22

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A new week begins with a double-bill of Lang Fairy Tales - both pretty cat-focused. The Master Cat; or Puss in Boots introduces us to a frankly psychopathic, murderous, criminal mastermind of a feline, before The History of Whittington is much more about swapping cats for more valuable things, domestic violence, and the apparent honesty of English …

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Beauty And The Beast 43:34

12d ago43:34

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To cap off this momentous week, we have another Lang Fairy Tale for your listening pleasure: Beauty and the Beast - a tale of a quite emo monster, a young woman who has wonderful dreams, and rather greedy siblings. Comparing and contrasting to East of the Sun and West of the Moon, and The Wonderful Sheep, it seems a key message we should be taking …

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The Terrible Head 23:31

14d ago23:31

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OUR FIRST EVER BOOK, THREE RAVENS FOLK TALES, IS PUBLISHED TODAY!!! Also, we have a new Lang Fairy Tale for you to enjoy. It is called The Terrible Head and it's part Oedipus, part Perseus, part Hercules, and involves the throwing of quoits. Not sure what quoits are? Not a problem - it doesn't really matter anyway... If you are unfamiliar with the …

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Ch. 46 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 39:44

15d ago39:44

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Our friend Tarra (wellntruly) returns for another thrilling chapter from our Varney vault! Will the Bannerworths finally leave the Hall? (No.) Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s Chartist coffeehouse experience. To in…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 2 with Jamie Loftus 1:03:47

15d ago1:03:47

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In the second part of our series, pop culture historian Jamie Loftus takes us through the meteoric rise of Pee-wee Herman and the withering of Paul Reubens' world as dubious allegations surface that threaten to turn a beloved children’s character into a real life villain. Jamie tells us about his struggle to reconcile the character of Pee-wee with …

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Secrets of the Thames Part 2 of 2: The Shadwell Shams 1:27:00

15d ago1:27:00

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As promised, here is the second of our two-part double-bill of special episodes made with the help and support of London Museum Docklands, all about the new 'Secrets of the Thames' exhibition. Today, with the basics now under our hats, we plunge below the waterline and scavenge away at some of what we know about the history of London, care of the c…

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Sleeper, Torpor: The Black Sisters 1:12:24

16d ago1:12:24

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Our medical woes may not be totally done, but we’re lucky enough to have our Manager of Mischief Josh Bailey step in and cover for Kev to discuss the Black Sisters! During this ADHD variety hour, we’re weighing compassion versus judgement for Narcissa, the two-dimensional nature of Bellatrix, and whether or not Andromeda shirked sisterly responsibi…

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The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail 1:10:37

16d ago1:10:37

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The Drunk Guys drink a ship load of beer this week when they punish themselves by reading The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail. And they are saints for drinking: Caviar by Finback, Whale Watching by Finback, and ETNYC Presents the Real Mexican Cake by Evil Twin NYC. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by…

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Secrets of the Thames Part 1 of 2: Harry Lambeth's Teeth 1:23:24

16d ago1:23:24

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And now for something completely different! Today we bring you the first of a two-part double-bill of special episodes made with the help and support of London Museum Docklands, all about the new 'Secrets of the Thames' exhibition. In this first installment we chat about some key terms, such as 'Foreshore' and 'Mudlarking,' while digging into the s…

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Icebreaker by Hannah Grace Patron's Choice - Episode 222 1:30:09

16d ago1:30:09

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In this second half of our accidental TBC of Ice & Fire recording session, Chris tackles a book left on his doorstep by a minion of Terriblo themselves with a note: "Dear Paris and Chris, I, the Dark God of horrid literature, appreciate your work in spreading the word of terrible books with your podcast. As such I've tasked one of my cultists, your…

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Listen & Learn English with Luke 🎧 This is SOMETHING! [944] 2:30:20

17d ago2:30:20

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In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title — is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my episodes. Then it’s into the Grammar Zone, with an in-depth look at Englis…

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The Wonderful Sheep 37:12

17d ago37:12

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We're starting this week strong, with a Lang Fairy Tale called The Wonderful Sheep which starts out like King Lear, and then, all of a sudden, a woman falls in love with a sheep. Be assured - it all stays perfectly PG-rated. But then that ending... crikey! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled bet…

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Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp 31:58

19d ago31:58

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Feel that sizzling summer heat? Well, it might just be blowing off today's Lang Fairy Tale, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. Fair warning though, it's not all that much like the Disney version. For example, there are two evil sorcerers out to undo Aladdin in this telling. Plus he's a Peeping Tom who seems to get his mother to do everything for him. …

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The Water-Lily And The Gold Spinners 21:14

21d ago21:14

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Our Lang Fairy Tale for this episode is The Water-Lily and the Gold Spinners, which is a story about a prince who transforms himself into a crab, three cursed princesses, and a wicked witch whose love of cake proves her undoing... Also featuring that apparently famous hero 'The Wizard of Finland.' Whoever he is! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang …

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Ancient Coins with Dean Kinzer 47:01

22d ago47:01

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Dean Kinzer of Kinzer Coins and the Ancient Coin Hour podcast chats with the Antiques Freaks about holding history in the palm of your hand.By Antiques Freaks

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The Wanting Seed by the Clockwork Orange Guy (Anthony Burgess) 51:57

23d ago51:57

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The Drunk Guys‘ Beer is wanting this week when they read The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess. And beer is people, including: Mischief and Mayhem by Wild East and One by Sand City Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they punish themselves by reading The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail. The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys …

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943. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of SILVER BLAZE 🐎 (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:20:39

24d ago2:20:39

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Time for another Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast, because: Why not? I have adapted the text into modern English this time. A champion racehorse 🐎 has gone missing, and its trainer violently murdered. Only Sherlock Holmes can find the solution 🕵️. Listen to the events, follow my summaries and simply enjoy anoth…

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The White Cat 38:06

25d ago38:06

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Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The White Cat - a fairly twisted little story about a Prince falling in love with a feline, a Dad who doesn't want to give his sons their dues, and little tiny things of great value, hidden in other tiny things. Such as ring-sized dancing dogs that go, "Bow-wow." If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, th…

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The Sleeping Beauty In The Wood 23:18

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Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, which is a story about vengeful fairies, brave princes, non-consensual kissing, and evil Ogresses getting their just desserts... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and tran…

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East Of The Sun And West Of The Moon 27:41

28d ago27:41

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Our tenth Lang Fairy Tale telling is a beloved classic: East of the Sun and West of the Moon, which is a story with three sets of threes, a giant bear with a waxy shirt, trolls, weddings, a whole load of windy brothers, and a very determined heroine... And if you really enjoy an East of the Sun and West of the Moon telling, do check out the Three R…

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Terrible Harry Potter Fan Fiction called My Immortal by Tara Gilesbie 55:08

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The Drunk Guys are immortal this week when they read the Harry Potter Fan Fiction called My Immortal by Tara Gilesbie. They have a chemical romance with: Magic Green by Other Half and Ruby Reaper by KCBC. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club P…

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Points of Origin by John L. Orr Patron’s Choice - Episode 221 1:35:42

1M ago1:35:42

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Paris is on the case again this week! Our Patron Patrick requested that we read and review Points of Origin saying, “This book was written as a fictional story about a fictional investigator trying to catch a serial arsonist who was terrorizing California in the 1980s. The author was a[n] actual fire investigator at the time and this [was] based of…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus 1:08:18

1M ago1:08:18

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What’s today’s secret word? Paul Reubens spent years bringing to life one of America’s most beloved characters, Pee-wee Herman, an icon of joy for weirdos of all ages. In the first of this two part series, Pee-wee superfan-turned-historian Jamie Loftus lets us into the playhouse for a journey through Paul’s early life and art school days, his colla…

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942. The ASMR Zen School of English ☁️🧘 Learn English and Relax 1:28:56

1M ago1:28:56

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Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ide…

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Felicia And The Pot Of Pinks 22:25

1M ago22:25

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Our ninth episode of Lang Fairy Tale tellings is Felicia and the Pot of Pinks - a very strange story about gossipy hens, cruel older brothers, and 'Pinks' - whatever the heck they are! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and translators Nora…